Principal Clinical Psychologist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


Date: 1 week ago
City: Hastings, England
Contract type: Full time
Principal Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist (HCPC) or CBT therapist (BABCP accredited) Adult Mental Health, Hastings Assessment & Treatment Service

We are delighted to be advertising for Principal Psychology professional- Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist. Are you a passionate and experienced HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist or BABCP accredited CBT therapist ready to take on a leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals committed to providing exceptional care to those with severe and enduring mental health needs.

At Hastings and Rother ATS, you'll be part of an innovative team that embraces transformation and strives to deliver high-quality treatments. You'll collaborate with a multi-professional team and have the chance to lead and inspire a group of practitioner psychologists, psychological therapists including CBT and systemic psychotherapists, Mental Health Well being practitioners and trainees. Our service values compassionate care and supports a psychologically safe work environment, ensuring that you feel valued and supported.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

  • Provide operational leadership alongside the Consultant Lead Psychologist.
  • Oversee MDT referrals and manage service capacity.
  • Supervise and support a team of psychology professionals.
  • Maintain and enhance our established Psychology meeting structures.
  • Conduct direct clinical work, delivering NICE-recommended evidence-based care.
  • Contribute to training, supervision, and the development of psychological practice within the team.

There will be opportunities to lead on pathway developments as part of the transformation developing the psychological offer and supporting the MDT in psychological thinking. As such we would welcome applicants from anyone with specific interest in psychosis, trauma, emotional intensity or particular therapy approach such as CBT, Family work, CAT or EMDR.

Your Skills And Experience

We seek confident, creative, and enthusiastic individuals with significant experience in handling severe and complex mental health presentations, such as Complex Emotional Needs, Psychosis, trauma, and mood disorders. Experience in consultation, team formulation, and supervising psychology colleagues is essential.

Join Us In Making a Difference

Be a part of our mission to champion the rights of people with mental health difficulties and contribute to sustainable healthcare. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Hastings and Rother ATS. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve

The post will offer the opportunity for partnership working as we move towards developing our Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams and increase access to psychologically informed interventions as part of community transformation and PT-SMHP developments.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Tredgett Job title: Consultant Counselling Psychologist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 03003040244
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